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A Fairy Tale Adoption Turns Sour as Ambrose Seeks to Isolate Kids

Suspended attorney and former Hollywood writer-plagiarist Christopher Ambrose gained full custody of his three adopted teenagers in a contentious custody battle in Connecticut.

By Frank Parlato | November 15, 2023
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A Fairy Tale Adoption Turns Sour as Ambrose Seeks to Isolate Kids
WeSpoke Group Demands Actions to Curb  ‘Festive’ Divorce Industry; Calls for Cameras in Family Court
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WeSpoke Group Demands Actions to Curb ‘Festive’ Divorce Industry; Calls for Cameras in Family Court

WeSpoke is a grassroots organization founded by Natalie Blundell. It operates through networks of…

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Coercive Plea Bargain? Pigeon Chooses Eight Months Over Gambling Life in Prison
Criminal Justice

Coercive Plea Bargain? Pigeon Chooses Eight Months Over Gambling Life in Prison

Nightmare Accusation: Facing Rape Charges

By Frank Parlato | November 11, 2023
Judge Denies Raniere’s ‘Frivolous’ Motion to Compel Government to Turn Over Camera Card
Criminal Justice

Judge Denies Raniere’s ‘Frivolous’ Motion to Compel Government to Turn Over Camera Card

United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis, who presided over the trial of Keith Raniere, has delivered what could be a death blow to Raniere’s chances…

By Frank Parlato | November 9, 2023
Desperate Rochester Mother Seeks Help in Custody Battle Against CPS
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Desperate Rochester Mother Seeks Help in Custody Battle Against CPS

FR received this comment from someone calling themselves Heather Blondell. Her story sounds like others told lately. Though Heather asks for help, she gives no…

By Guest View | November 9, 2023
WeSpoke Group Demands Actions to Curb  ‘Festive’ Divorce Industry; Calls for Cameras in Family Court
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WeSpoke Group Demands Actions to Curb ‘Festive’ Divorce Industry; Calls for Cameras in Family Court

WeSpoke is a grassroots organization founded by Natalie Blundell. It operates through networks of individuals sharing resources and information, with an…

By Guest View | November 8, 2023
Justice Denied? Father’s Fight for Son Mired in Alleged Legal Cronyism! – Grandmother Speaks Out
Family Court

Justice Denied? Father’s Fight for Son Mired in Alleged Legal Cronyism! – Grandmother Speaks Out

An anonymous person, who did not like my story: San Diego DA Bungles Prosecution of Father as Hidden Tapes Emerge; While 16 Year-Old Bryce Emert Battles to Be…

By Guest View | November 6, 2023
The Truth About Roger Stone and the NXIVM Sex Cult
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The Truth About Roger Stone and the NXIVM Sex Cult

Contrary to the recent murmurings of internet trolls, Roger Stone was neither a member of NXIVM nor a conduit for its sinister activities.

By Frank Parlato | November 5, 2023
San Diego DA Bungles Prosecution of Father as Hidden Tapes Emerge; While 16 Year-Old Bryce Emert Battles to Be Heard
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San Diego DA Bungles Prosecution of Father as Hidden Tapes Emerge; While 16 Year-Old Bryce Emert Battles to Be Heard

The best way to show the problems with jury-less family courts, where judges rule as potentates and rapacious lawyers control proceedings behind the scenes, is…

By Frank Parlato | November 4, 2023
Attorney Stands With Theodora Antar, Citing Desperation in Her Battle for Child Custody
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Attorney Stands With Theodora Antar, Citing Desperation in Her Battle for Child Custody

In our ongoing coverage of Family Court, FR examines the custody case of Theodora Antar and Matthew Lodice in Connecticut Family Court. The dispute is over…

By Guest View | November 4, 2023
A Father’s Fight Against Family Court Corruption
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A Father’s Fight Against Family Court Corruption

The following is a true story. I changed the names to protect the innocent from retaliation. And created images that approximately represent the characters in…

By Frank Parlato | November 3, 2023
Marc Elliot Sues HBO; Claims Unauthorized Use of Phone Call
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Marc Elliot Sues HBO; Claims Unauthorized Use of Phone Call

Marc Elliot Sues HBO Over NXIVM Series The Vow

By Frank Parlato | November 2, 2023
Mentally Ill Man Who Threatened ‘Ima Murder u Frank’ Accused of Threatening to ‘Hunt’ and ‘Skin’ US Senator
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Mentally Ill Man Who Threatened ‘Ima Murder u Frank’ Accused of Threatening to ‘Hunt’ and ‘Skin’ US Senator

The US Department of Justice has filed a felony complaint against Arther Charles Graham, of Kenai, Alaska, for sending a threatening email to U.S. Senator Lisa…

By Frank Parlato | November 2, 2023
Three Teens Make Desperate Plea for Protection from Ambrose: Now He Wants to Take Away Their Phones
Family Court

Three Teens Make Desperate Plea for Protection from Ambrose: Now He Wants to Take Away Their Phones

Three adopted Hispanic teenagers, Mia, Matthew, and Sawyer, say they need protection from their father, Christopher Ambrose – but no one is listening.

By Frank Parlato | November 1, 2023
District Attorney John Flynn Stands by Accusations Against Pigeon Despite Lack of Physical Evidence, as Family Members Question Credibility of Teen Accuser
Criminal Justice

District Attorney John Flynn Stands by Accusations Against Pigeon Despite Lack of Physical Evidence, as Family Members Question Credibility of Teen Accuser

Erie County – Nearly two years ago, former Erie County Democratic Chairman, G. Steven Pigeon, was indicted on charges related to an alleged one-time rape of…

By Frank Parlato | October 30, 2023
Oxenberg Marries; Nancy to Get Out Early; DOS Reunion
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Oxenberg Marries; Nancy to Get Out Early; DOS Reunion

Dynasty Actress Catherine Oxenberg Marries Businessman Ellis Jones

By Frank Parlato | October 29, 2023
Federal Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Battery and Exploitation by J. Michael Shoemaker AKA Swami Chetanananda and Associates
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Federal Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Battery and Exploitation by J. Michael Shoemaker AKA Swami Chetanananda and Associates

This is the first post in a series on the latest lawsuit against J. Micheal Shoemaker, AKA Swami Chetanananda.

By Guest View | October 28, 2023
Father Shares His Side in Dispute With Mother, the Law Student Suing Him and 300 Others in Connecticut RICO
Family Court

Father Shares His Side in Dispute With Mother, the Law Student Suing Him and 300 Others in Connecticut RICO

In our exploration of the juryless family court system, FR looks at a contentious case involving Matthew Lodice, a building contractor, and Theodora Antar, a…

By Frank Parlato | October 28, 2023
Paul Boyne Extradited on Cyberstalking; Jailed in Connecticut
Criminal Justice

Paul Boyne Extradited on Cyberstalking; Jailed in Connecticut

New Haven, CT: Paul A. Boyne, 62, of Springfield, Virginia, faces 18 felony cyberstalking charges for alleged online threats targeting three Connecticut judges.

By Frank Parlato | October 27, 2023
Raniere Demands DOJ Release Camera Card
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Raniere Demands DOJ Release Camera Card

Brooklyn, New York — Attorneys representing Keith Raniere, the founder of NXIVM, filed a motion to compel the US Attorney for the Eastern District of NY to…

By Frank Parlato | October 27, 2023
When a Custody Battle Turns Tragic; ‘When is Enough Enough?’
Family Court

When a Custody Battle Turns Tragic; ‘When is Enough Enough?’

“When is enough enough?” asked Matthew Ambrose in a recent email to the FR . He’s referring to the fact that despite hospital reports, video and audio…

By Janine Morrison | October 26, 2023

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